If you are interested in becoming a Member, please contact us for more information.

Community Partners

You can choose to be added to our database and receive information about workshops, community events, and our “green” newsletter. This option appeals to front line educators, college instructors, early learning & care students, and the greater community who want to be informed of what is happening in the early years community and who want to have quick access to learning opportunities. Please contact our receptionist at rachel@childcarevictoria.ca to have your name and information added to our Community Partner database.

Registered License-Not-Required (RLNR) Child Care Providers

RLNR child care providers may care for up to two children in their home, in addition to their own children.

By registering with a Child Care Resource and Referral program, RLNR child care providers can access support, information, training, and resources to enhance the quality of their child care program. For more detailed information about the benefits of registration, check the list of services for care providers.

Registration requirements* include:

Be at least 19 years of age

Criminal record checks for everyone over the age of 12 years of age living in the home (CCRR consultant will provide applicable forms)

Provide a valid first aid certificate

Completion of a Self-Evaluation

Complete a Provider Interview

Provide two character references (CCRR consultant will provide forms)

Undergo a Health and Safety Home Assessment

Complete Family Child Care Training or equivalent (a minimum of 20 hours of training) before or within one year of becoming registered

Attend a minimum of two workshops of continuing professional development per year after the registration yearTo initiate the registration process, please contact referrals@childcarevictoria.ca.

* Please note: If you have financial barriers to meeting some of the requirements, please inquire about assistance during your initial meeting with a Child Care Consultant.

Family Child Care Training

Victoria CCRR’s Family Child Care Training uses the three levels of instruction as developed by the Canadian Child Care Federation, a national organization whose mission is to achieve excellence through early learning and child care. Family Child Care Training prepares candidates to offer quality child care in their home. Topics include: